News: Aquatics
Georges River Council commits initial $10 million to new Carss Park pool
Georges River Council has outlined plans to contribute $10 million over three years towards the reconstruction of the Carss Park Aquatic Facility, in partnership with the NSW...
Nov 30, 2024
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Sporting Organisations welcome Australian Government’s record investment package
The Australian Sports Commission announcement yesterday of a record $385 million investment package in 70 sports over the next 18 months, supporting high-performance and...
Nov 29, 2024
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Y Australia confirms Alexandra Ash as Chief Executive
Following its 107th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday 23rd November, The Y Australia has announced its newly appointed Directors while also confirming Alexandra Ash...
Nov 29, 2024
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Aligned Leisure names Ben Tudhope as new Chief Executive
Aligned Leisure has announced that Ben Tudhope has been appointed as its new Chief Executive. Tudhope was selected following a thorough executive search process in partnership...
Nov 29, 2024
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Viva Leisure gets high ranking in AFR Fast 100 List for 2024
Leading fitness facility operator Viva Leisure has been ranked 81st in the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 List for 2024. The AFR Fast 100 List and Fast Starters List 2024...
Nov 28, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Australia launches 7th Edition Swimming & Lifesaving manual
Royal Life Saving Australia has officially released the 7th edition of its Swimming & Lifesaving manual, the preferred reference book for teaching swimming and water safety. The...
Nov 28, 2024
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Swimming Australia spotlights its Body Empowerment initiative
Swimming Australia is spotlighting its Body Empowerment initiative, launched in 2024, and aimed at helping all members of the swimming community understand how to best support...
Nov 28, 2024
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Wavegarden Lab becomes most advanced R&D centre for artificial wave generation technology
Artificial surf wave technology group Wavegarden has redesigned and rebuilt its demo centre - now renamed the Wavegarden Lab - dedicated to continuous R&D and high-performance...
Nov 27, 2024
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AUSTSWIM launches '168 Hours for Water Safety' campaign
To celebrate National Water Safety Day, AUSTSWIM is launching the ‘168 Hours for Water Safety’ campaign, a one-week initiative offering 20% off all AUSTSWIM courses. Running...
Nov 27, 2024
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New $25 million Inverell Aquatic Centre counts down to opening
Progress on the new $25 million Inverell Aquatic Centre in Northern NSW is advancing with completion and handover scheduled for December and an official opening likely to be...
Nov 26, 2024
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Ezypay and Exerp announce strategic partnership
Ezypay, a global provider of subscription and recurring billing solutions, has today announced a strategic partnership with Exerp, a leading provider of member management...
Nov 26, 2024
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Inquest into toddler's drowning death at remote Northern Territory pool reveals extensive failures by MacDonnell Regional Council
A Coronial inquest into the accidental drowning death of an Indigenous child at the Kintore Swimming Pool in the Northern Territory in 2020 has identified "astonishing",...
Nov 25, 2024
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Piscine Global 2024 showcases offerings from swimming pool and spa industry
The Piscine Global Show, held from 19th to 22nd November, 2024, at Eurexpo Lyon, France, reaffirmed its status as the premier international event for the swimming pool and spa...
Nov 25, 2024
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Construction of new 10-lane lap pool to commence at Arena Joondalup
VenuesWest has advised that construction is to commence on a new 10-lane lap pool at Arena Joondalup (formerly HBF Arena), delivering a modernised swimming facility featuring...
Nov 25, 2024
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Exhibitor registrations open for Germany’s co-located 2025 aquanale and FSB industry ‘mega events’
After a successful event in October 2023, preparations are underway for the next edition of the biennial dual trade fair: aquanale, the International Trade Fair for the aquatic...
Nov 25, 2024
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Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic held at Sorrento Beach as part of WA Race Week 2024
Sorrento Beach, located in Perth’s north, yesterday saw over 700 eager young surf lifesavers join Australia’s largest-ever Nipper Clinic as a highlight of the Shaw and Partners...
Nov 24, 2024
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Western Australian sport and mass participation events secure funding boost
The Western Australian Government’s Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program 2024/25 is supporting 27 local, state and national sport and active recreation organisations with...
Nov 24, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Australia selects new members for 2024/25 Youth Working Group
Surf Life Saving Australia has advised that 16 new members have been selected for the 2024/25 SLSA Youth Working Group. The 16 members include 14 State/Territory representatives...
Nov 23, 2024
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Surf champion Mick Fanning invests in Gold Coast surf park development
Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning is reported to have invested in the artificial wave surf park pool development at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast. The $300...
Nov 22, 2024
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New Australasian leader and Sydney office announced for Waterplay
Canadian splashpad manufacturer, Waterplay, has announced an expansion that sees the aquatic play experts open a new office in Sydney having brought an impressive Australian...
Nov 21, 2024
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Aventuur and RCVRI partner to launch recovery and wellness centre at Perth Surf Park
Aventuur, a global creator of surf and wellbeing destinations has partnered with RCVRI, Australia’s leading recovery destination, to deliver a premium recovery and wellness...
Nov 21, 2024
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WhiteWater delivers updates on certification and innovative projects
At IAAPA Expo 2024, water park industry supplier – WhiteWater - announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and...
Nov 21, 2024
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Fluidra takes on naming rights for water polo's inaugural Australia Cup
The Canberra Water Polo Academy has announced that global pool and wellness solutions leader Fluidra has taken on the naming rights sponsorship for the inaugural 2025 Australia...
Nov 20, 2024
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Free swimming lessons for all Northern Territory primary school students
The Northern Territory Government is providing free swimming and water safety lessons for all primary school-aged children across the Territory. From next year, all children in...
Nov 20, 2024
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